The Cleveland Cavaliers fired former head coach David Blatt midway through the 2015-16 season, but they plan on rewarding him with a championship ring for his service.
Jason Lloyd of the Akron Beacon Journal reported Thursday the Cavaliers ordered Blatt a ring, though it is unclear whether the former coach will be part of the team's ring presentation and banner raising Oct. 25.
The 57-year-old led the Cavaliers to a 30-11 mark before being fired and replaced by Tyronn Lue last season. Lue took Cleveland to its second straight NBA Finals, leading the first-ever comeback from a 3-1 series deficit in the Finals against the Golden State Warriors.
Lue said Blatt reached out to show his support during the Cavaliers' playoff run. Cleveland was 83-40 during his tenure, making him one of the most successful coaches in recent memory to lose his job. There were nevertheless constant rumors of a rift between Blatt and star LeBron James, along with criticism of the coach's in-game decision-making.
"He definitely deserves another chance," Lue said in April, per ESPN.com. "I thought Coach ...
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David Blatt Reportedly Will Receive 2015-16 NBA Championship Ring from Cavaliers
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